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Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« on: October 11, 2015, 10:57:52 PM »
I don't hunt elk(yet), but i want to hear your opinions, and what you think about them.

Personally, i think the spike only units need to be changed to being "Non-branching", which means elk that do not branch off at least on one side.

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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2015, 11:10:23 PM »
Isn't that what "spike only" units are? 1 side spike at least? I think you're thinking of "true spike" only units. :dunno:
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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2015, 11:31:28 PM »
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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2015, 01:45:57 AM »
 1x1 definition of true spike 

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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2015, 08:20:47 AM »
I think they suck! jmho

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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2015, 08:27:49 AM »
I think all eastside units should go 6 point or better. :chuckle:

Honestly though, that would be a ton of fun, you would see a ton of elk, and success would be about the same as with spikes.

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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2015, 08:30:54 AM »
There's a thread that talks about spike only and branch bull being shot. This guy cut off all the antler to make it a league spike. Problem solved..... :chuckle:
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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2015, 08:46:40 AM »
Spike only has done amazing things to these units as far as the number of mature bulls.  But you must draw a big bull tag to reap the rewards..

I hunted 346 way back when it was any bull and you were lucky to find a branched antlered bull.   I dont mind chasing spikes. 

There are plenty of units that offer otc big bull permits atleast 3pt or better.  It is what it is, we must play the cards we are dealt. 
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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2015, 08:57:22 AM »
Spike only has done amazing things to these units as far as the number of mature bulls.  But you must draw a big bull tag to reap the rewards..

I hunted 346 way back when it was any bull and you were lucky to find a branched antlered bull.   I dont mind chasing spikes. 

There are plenty of units that offer otc big bull permits atleast 3pt or better.  It is what it is, we must play the cards we are dealt.

Easy for you to say, you drew this year, Im still waiting to draw my tag.... :'(

Havnt got to chase big peaches bulls since 98.... :'(

Ok Im better now.  :chuckle:

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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2015, 09:08:07 AM »
They were a money making scheme hatched by politicos who wanted to make big dollars off big bulls.

the issue I see with true spike is every year we hear of enough cases of accidentally shooting not true spikes that I do not see how it is helping the herds, oh yeah its not actually about herd health its about politics, control, and MONEY.

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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2015, 10:13:01 AM »
Spike only has done amazing things to these units as far as the number of mature bulls.  But you must draw a big bull tag to reap the rewards..

I hunted 346 way back when it was any bull and you were lucky to find a branched antlered bull.   I dont mind chasing spikes. 

There are plenty of units that offer otc big bull permits atleast 3pt or better.  It is what it is, we must play the cards we are dealt.

Its been awhile since I have had to apply for elk tags, but if you buy a westside tag to hunt those units, cant you only apply for hunts on the westside? 

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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2015, 10:34:50 AM »
Spike only has done amazing things to these units as far as the number of mature bulls.  But you must draw a big bull tag to reap the rewards..

I hunted 346 way back when it was any bull and you were lucky to find a branched antlered bull.   I dont mind chasing spikes. 

There are plenty of units that offer otc big bull permits atleast 3pt or better.  It is what it is, we must play the cards we are dealt.

Its been awhile since I have had to apply for elk tags, but if you buy a westside tag to hunt those units, cant you only apply for hunts on the westside?

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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2015, 10:36:05 AM »
True spike is BS, that I do not like...
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Re: Spike elk only units, your opinions?
« Reply #14 on: October 12, 2015, 10:38:29 AM »
True spike is BS, that I do not like...
Wait til they put a spike length slot limit on them.....true spike less than 14". :stirthepot:
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